Apple AirPods Max

Description

• Model: Apple AirPods Max


• Type: Wireless headphones with closed design


• Release date: December 15, 2020 (Lightning version); September 20, 2024 (USB-C version)

Design and construction

• Colors: Green


• Frame: Stainless steel with telescopic handles


• Headband cover: Knitted mesh


• Ear cushions: Memory foam


• Dimensions: 168.6 × 83.4 × 187.3 mm


• Weight: 386.2 g (earphones); 134.5 g (Smart Case)

Audio technology

• Active noise cancellation system


• Transparency mode


• Personalized surround sound with dynamic head tracking


• Adaptive EQ


• Lossless audio via USB-C connector

Chip and sensors

• Chip: Apple H1 headphone chip in each earbud


• Sensors:
  
  
  
  • Optical (in each earbud)
  
  
  • Positions (per earbud)
  
  
  • Case detection (in each earbud)
  
  
  • Acceleration (per earbud)
  
  
  • Gyroscope (left earbud)
  
  
  
  


• Microphones: 9 total
  
  
  
  • 8 for active noise cancellation
  
  
  • 3 for voice recognition (2 shared with ANC + 1 dedicated)
  
  
  
  

Control and voice

• Digital Crown: Volume control; Play/Pause button; Skip songs; Answer/End call; Activate Siri


• Noise Control Button: Toggle ANC/Transparency


• Siri: "Hey Siri" voice activation for playback, calls, directions

Battery and charging

• Playtime: Up to 20 hours with ANC and surround sound


• Movie playback: Up to 20 hours with ANC and surround sound


• Quick charge: 5 minutes = ~1.5 hours of playtime


• Charging port: Lightning (original) or USB-C (after September 2024)


• Smart Case: Ultra-low power mode maintains charge

Connection

• Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology


• Wired audio and charging via Lightning or USB-C port

Compatibility

• iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro (latest OS)


• Wireless headphones with non-Apple devices (limited functionality)